Thursday, June 22, 2017

Seriously....its a what?!?!?!

Collared Peccary! The Javelina is a four legged critter that hangs out in the Southwest and is very prevalent here in Sedona and Camp Verde.

We see them day and night as they forage around with their tight-knit family walking about our back yards and finding food just about anywhere. For folks who have never seen them before, they are a curious sight indeed. But they are an extremely protective animal and will protect their babies with a vengeance. With top speeds of around 20-21mph, these lil' ones can catch you if they feel the need. For us locals, we are VERY aware of their presence and exceptionally respectful of their desire to eat in peace. But they are such a part of our lives, that we even have statues of these little guys n' gals on our front yards. Very peculiar, these humans are.

Javelina...

Just part of our wildlife here in the Verde Valley!


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